www.dslrnewsshooter.com evaluation of the Letus LTMB1 DSLR Matte Box.
Everybody understands the pains of using ND faders when shooting DSLR video. A good alternative is a mattebox that uses the very same performance as ND faders with the advantages of having the ability to use numerous filters.
The Letus LTMB1 is part of the Shane Hurlbut Master Cinema Series and comes as part of the MCS ManCam Bundle, MCS ShoulderCam Bundle and MCS StudioCam Bundle. It can likewise be acquired individually.
These products were developed by Letus and Shane.
The features of the mattebox include:
All aluminum parts are CNC machined out of high grade aluminum sourced from Switzerland
Resin parts are severe durability polymers to hold up against the rigors of production
3-4 stage matte box consisting of the 138mm circular polarizer holder
Ingenious ARF (Anti-reflection Tray) avoids light reflection into actors face when backlit
Matte box holds 2 (2) 4×5.65 filters at an angle or 3 (3) 4×5.65 filters straight
Consists of a 138mm round filter tray for circular polarizer
Circular polarizer can be rotated via a little wheel at the top
Marking window on matte box to mark polarizer positions for easy repeatability
Pop-up filter spring to quickly eliminate circular polarizer
Matte box is a light-weight clamp on design with easily interchangeable lens clamps (80mm, 114mm, and more).
Rail mount is consisted of for installing matte box to 15mm assistance rods.
Optional top and side flags and eybrows available for completely kitting out the matte box.
Optional lens secures offered for basic clamp-on functionanlity (extremely recommended).
More info about the matte box can be found here:.
http://www.letusdirect.com/cart/letus-matte-box.html.
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